Homemade Cottage Cheese
  1. Pour the whole milk into a large pot and place it over medium heat.

  2. Slowly heat the milk to 190°F (88°C), stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.

  3. Allow the milk to cool down to 120°F (49-50°C).

  4. In a separate jar, mix 6 tablespoons of Greek yogurt with some warm milk. Stir well until fully incorporated.

  5. Stir the yogurt mixture into the milk, ensuring it’s well incorporated.

  6. Preheat the oven to 230°F (110°C), then turn it off.

  7. Cover the pot with a lid and place it inside the warm oven. Leave it undisturbed for 8-10 hours.

  8. After the resting period, check the curds. They should be firm and separated from the whey.

  9. Make cross-cuts through the curds with a knife to help them heat evenly.

  10. Preheat the oven to 230°F (110°C) again, and place the pot inside for 1.5 hours.

  11. After about 30 minutes, remove the pot and check the internal temperature of the curds, which should be 105-113°F (40-45°C).

  12. Gently stir the curds, trying not to break them, and then return the pot to the oven.

  13. Line a colander with cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel, and carefully pour the curds and whey into it.

  14. Let the curds drain for about 1 hour. For drier curds, allow them to drain longer.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🥕Vegetarian🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥛Dairy

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday🍿Snack

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 1h

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